Ickworth House, SuffolkWith a spectacular Rotunda at its heart, the stunning Ickworth House stately home hotel is set amid 1,800 acres of parkland and lush gardens - with an open invitation for children to try a spot of tree-climbing, play croquet

that includes complimentary activities, such as sea origami, piñata making and rock painting. And the spa offers a children’s menu including yoga, reflexology massage, manicure, pedicure, and hairstyling. Prices from £2,980 per person with Seasons In Style

Beach Village offers one of the area’s best children’s programmes. This fantastically child-friendly former sugar plantation stretches over one luxurious mile of powdery white sand. It boasts all kinds of weird and wonderful daily activities, from reggae

, see herds of elephants and spend a night on a converted rice barge. Summer departures leave July 24 and August 7 and cost from £1,569 per adult and £1,449 per child, including flights, transport, ten nights’ accommodation, breakfast, activities and a

For a holiday packed with activities, head to The K Club. Set in 550 acres of Kildare countryside just half an hour outside Dublin, the K Club not only has two Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses but also horse riding, falconry and, our personal

North Africa has always captured the imagination and Simpson Travel have some wonderful ideas like cookery classes in a Kasbah and desert exploration by camel as well as city breaks to Marrakech. For active families, winter is ideal for a walking

This resort was created for the 1992 Winter Olympics, but after the snow has melted, activities available include a circus school, swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, boules, fencing, tennis, walking, climbing, cycling, mountain biking

San Biagio is a medieval stone village on a hilltop in Umbria that has accommodation for up to 20 guests.The hamlet was lovingly restored by its passionate Italian owner who will organise events and activities (including weddings in the former chapel

Harbour’s foreshore – in November, the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition is a family favourite – and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains are only 90 minutes away. Austravel has a range of packages, including a ten-night October half-term Active

Cwmcrwth Farm CottagesCarmarthenshire is just made for rural family getaways. New Junior Farmer Weekends at Cwmcrwth Farm Cottages are aimed at 5-10 year olds. Kids have a small chicken to help look after and collect eggs for their breakfast